Chemo and effects

Well Maria I did see where some bleeding was a side effect of Cisplatin and even though as you say it's been 2 weeks the fact is it is still in your system. But if I am really concerned or worried I will put a call into the Dr who is on call and see what he wants me to do, that is wait to next appt' or go to the ER. Take Care, Joe

Hello Maria,

Last week I had pain in my pelvic area radiating into my hip joints and could hardly walk for two days.

I called my chemo department to speak with the chief chemo nurse and was advised to take paracetomol for the pain, and that it was probably a side effect of the chemo. If the symptoms continued or increased I had to pay a visit to my GP.

The symptoms did get worse so I visted my GP and found out I had a urinary infection and was prescribed Cipro for two weeks.

It is amazing what an infection can do to your body....I see that you had Cipro prescribed for a infection also...maybe it would be worth getting your urine checked again to ensure your infection has gone.

Good luck with your next cycle....

Best Wishes...
Leigh

Melodie and Joe I am on Gemzar and Cisplatin, high dose.
Surgery scheduled June.

I will discuss problems with Oncologist on Tuesday and hope for some positive answers.
Had a couple of episodes of blood in urine after Cisplatin in February which my first oncologist said was a 'normal side effect'

My concerns are that I have had no chemo for 2 weeks and wondered if anyone else had experienced this.

Also 2 weeks ago I finished a 3 week course of Cipro for UTI.


Thanks

Maria what chemo drugs are you on. Joe

Dear Maria,

I've never had anything like that happen during chemo, tho. you are on different drugs than I was on. I hope someone responds to this that has more expertise in this area; I don't like the sound of this...what date are you scheduled for surgery?
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Hugs, Melodie

I have had a rest from chemo and due to start next cycle next week.
I have recently developed pelvic pain and during the past 2 weeks have had 2 episodes of small amount of blood in urine. Has anyone else experienced similar?